Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Job Description AbbVie have a vacancy for a Scientist II to join our PDS&T Team in Westport on a 12 Month Fixed term contract initially. We are looking for an analytical expert that will independently identify, develop use and transfer new analytical methods/ techniques to support the late-stage development of biological pipeline programs. The successful candidate will continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes while demonstrating expertise of a broad range of experimental techniques and methods of data analysis. Responsibilities include: + Independently design, execute and interpret experiments for the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods for biologics including neurotoxins. Analytical technologies include HPLC, ELISA, general physico-chemical and pharmacopeial methods. + Perform analytical testing to support biologics process and product development. + Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives, and modify experimental plan when required, to respond. + Learn, understand and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource or mentor for others. + Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in his/her field. + Set and meet project timelines. + Effectively organize and present scientific plans and data. + Liaise with local and global interfacing functions. + Contribute to writing and conceptual framework of regulatory submissions. + Contribute to local and global scientific and transformational initiatives. + Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant-based activities where applicable. Qualifications + BSc Level 8 or equivalent education with typically 7 or more years of experience or MSc Level 9 or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience. + Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments for the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods intended for release and stability testing under cGMP. + Solid knowledge and experience with relevant regulatory and cGMP standards and operational and compliance requirements of Quality Control laboratories. + Capability to perform basic statistical data analyses. Experience with statistical Design of Experiments (DoE) is a plus. + Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques. + Ability to multitask and work within timelines. + Demonstrated scientific writing skills, strong verbal communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional local and global project teams. Additional Information So, are you ready to be part of this ambitious and diverse team? Apply today! It’s important to remember, AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html